Tag: Social Security
Employment Law Tip: Paystub Reminder
Employers are reminded that come Jan. 1, 2008, employers must include only the last four digits of an employee’s Social Security number or other personal identification number on an itemized wage statement. Take the time now to make sure your payroll processes are updated to ensure compliance with this law by the start of the […]
Immigration: We Just Learned an Employee Is an Illegal Immigrant; What Do We Do Now?
We did all of the correct hiring processes, including a background check and a credit report, on one of our employees and later found out that he is an illegal immigrant. He has lived in the U.S. illegally for 15 years and has a Social Security card but no driver’s license or passport. But because […]
Delivery Drivers Misclassified As Independent Contractors
Independent Contractors: IRS Issues Reminder to Classify Workers Correctly
Employment Law Tip: How to Avoid Common Retirement Plan Missteps
It’s no secret that retirement and pension plans have come under increased scrutiny in recent years, amidst allegations that benefits are often miscalculated and underpaid. Here’s a checklist to help you avoid some of the most common plan mistakes: Check your plan documents to determine the types of covered compensation. Be sure all relevant […]
Many Employees Plan to Work Past Normal Retirement Age
Almost 7 out of 10 American workers report that they plan to have a working retirement, working full- or part-time for pay past normal retirement age—and a full 12 percent say they believe they’ll never be able to retire. Another 14 percent say they want to work as volunteers in their golden years, and just […]
Legislation and Reform Proposals Whistleblowing: New Laws Change Wage Statement Requirements, Clarify Whistleblower Poster Rule
Governor Schwarzenegger has signed new laws changing the information you must include on employee wage statements and clearing up how large the type must be on your whistleblower posters. Join us this fall in San Francisco for the California Employment Law Update conference, a 3-day event that will teach you everything you need to know […]
News Bulletin: New Employment Bills Await Governor’s Decision
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto a number of measures approved recently by the legislature, including several relating to employment. Some of the contenders:
Legislative Update: A Look at Pending Bills that Could Affect You and Your Employees
It’s that time of year again when Sacramento lawmakers are debating a wide variety of measures that could impact your workplace. Aug. 31 is the last day for legislators to pass bills, and Gov. Schwarzenegger must sign or veto them by Sept. 30. Here’s a look at some key proposals now on deck in the […]